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Power Strike II
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Compile |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Aleste |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Sega Game Gear in 1993, Power Strike II is a shoot 'em up developed by Compile and published by SEGA.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1993 include Sonic Chaos, Tom & Jerry: The Movie and Star Wars. Among the 17 Game Gear shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Aleste series; on the Game Gear you can also try GG Aleste. The series also appears on other systems with Aleste (Master System) and Space Megaforce (SNES). Compile also made Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine for the Game Gear.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Power Strike II is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
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Power Strike II FAQ
When did Power Strike II come out on the Game Gear?
Power Strike II was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1993.
Who made Power Strike II?
It was developed by Compile and published by SEGA.
Is Power Strike II multiplayer?
No. Power Strike II is a single-player game.
How long does Power Strike II take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Power Strike II typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Power Strike II on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.